Traci earned her BFA at Alfred University, and her MFA and Master’s in Arts Education from the University of Ohio. Traci’s work often focuses on death and loss, particularly in instances that involve children. Her pieces are informed by her personal experiences, and she is also an activist and educator that works to raise awareness and offer support on issues of childhood violence and grief counseling, among other things.

Listen as she explains how she navigates dealing with such a difficult topic, and why she feels compelled to tackle this subject head-on.

Commemorative stamp piece from the “Kids that Kill Kids” series by Traci Molloy. Image courtesy of the artist

Detail from “Day 3,220” by Traci Molloy. Image courtesy of the artist

“Tomorrow I Might Forget” by Traci Molloy. Image courtesy of the artist

Prototype of “Killed” by Traci Molloy. Image courtesy of the artist

Prototype of “Killer” by Traci Molloy. Image courtesy of the artist

Installation view of “Kids that Kill Kids” by Traci Molloy. Image courtesy of the artist

About Author

Matt Kuhlman is an artist, writer, and journalist originally from Lawrence, KS. He earned his BFA in printmaking from the University of Kansas, and a Master's in journalism, also from the University of Kansas. His artwork has appeared in dozens of shows throughout the past decade, and Big Red & Shiny is the fourth online publication his work has appeared in. Currently in the Boston area, he has also lived in Albuquerque, Milwaukee, New York City, and rural Kentucky.